[Intro] G G [Verse] G That old man sat down by his self Cadd9 G At the downtown cafe G Watching out a window D As a little boy played G And he's reminded of the Cadd9 good times he had G When he was a kid G And oh how he wishes D G G He could just go back again [Chorus] Cadd9 Back when mama cooked all day G Over a hot old stove Cadd9 And daddy loading up his truck G D D To go to the fishing hole G And that warm southern breeze Cadd9 G And that summer rowing Cadd9 G Well things seemed so simple D G G when you're just a little boy [Verse] G He remembers the backyard swing Cadd9 G Where he used to play And that old apple tree D That he climbed every day G And the sound his daddy's truck made Cadd9 G Pulling in the drive Cadd9 G Well Lord it's like he can see himself D G G Back home one more time [Chorus] Cadd9 Back when mama cooked all day G Over a hot old stove Cadd9 And daddy loading up his truck G D D To go to the fishing hole G And that warm southern breeze Cadd9 G And that summer rowing Cadd9 G Now things seemed so simple D G G when you're just a little boy [Instrumental] Cadd9 G Cadd9 G D D G Cadd9 G G Cadd9 G D G [Chorus] Cadd9 Back when mama cooked all day G Over a hot old stove Cadd9 And daddy loading up his truck G D D To go to the fishing hole G And that warm southern breeze Cadd9 G And that summer rowing Cadd9 G And things seemed so simple D G when you're just a little boy [Outro] Cadd9 G And things seemed so simple D G when you're just a little boy
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On the 15th of April 2023, the track was released.
Kyser Quick-Change Guitar Capo
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Chords Info
- Tuning: Standard(E A D G B E)
- Key: Bb
- Capo: 3rd fret
- Chords: G, Cadd9, D, Am
- BPM: 128
- Suggested Strumming:
- D= Down Stroke, U = Upstroke, N.C= No Chord
| Guitar Chords | Ukulele Chords |
| G – 320003 Cadd9 – x32030 D – xx0232 Am – x02210 | G – 0232 Cadd9 – 0203 D – 2220 Am – 2000 |
Track Info
- Song: When Things Were Simple
- Artist: Derrick Brantley
- Released Date: 15 April 2023
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What key is When Things Were Simple in?
When Things Were Simple is in the key of Bb.
What chords do I need for When Things Were Simple?
You need G, Cadd9, D, Am to play When Things Were Simple by Derrick Brantley.
Do I need a capo for When Things Were Simple?
Yes, place a capo on the 3rd fret to play When Things Were Simple by Derrick Brantley.
How hard is When Things Were Simple to play on guitar?
When Things Were Simple by Derrick Brantley is rated Beginner. It uses simple open chords and is great for new players.